In fulfilling the Firm's mission, the A&A Staff Accountant – Staff 2 performs Staff 1 level assignments without supervision, and is able to approach assignments independently and judge when supervision is necessary. The Staff 2 handles complicated areas of an audit, monitors audit objectives and is responsible for completion of significant segments of an audit, such as inventory, investments, fixed assets, long-term debts. Depending on the size and complexity of the engagement, a Staff 2 may function as a light Senior Accountant, and develops the skills to attain the Senior level.The Staff 2 supports the Firm's goals and values through all professional communications and the maintenance of positive working relationships. In addition to those of the Staff 1, the Staff 2 assumes the following responsibilities:RESPONSIBILITIESCLIENT SERVICE? Works on various audit, accounting, or tax engagements under direct supervision of a superior (depending on the size of the engagement, the supervisor could be a Senior Accountant, Supervisor, Manager or Partner)? Understands the audit objectives, performs related audits steps and prepares workpapers related to the “basic” and more complex audit areas.? Prepares workpapers following the Firm policies and procedures? Prepares financial statements, including the drafting of “basic” footnotes? May function as “in-charge” by controlling assignments, due dates, and flow of work through completion? Whether or not functions as “in-charge”, actively participates in the audit planning process, and begins to participate in the engagement wrap-up process? Prepares typical business and some personal income tax returns? Brings unusual/significant accounting and auditing questions to the supervisor? May research GAAP questions under supervision? Performs any other work assigned by a superior? Follows the Firm's policies & procedures, and utilizes its manuals, forms and relevant softwareSpecific areas of responsibilities include:• Performs audit, review, compilation or accounting procedures as assigned by supervisors• Documents understanding of accounting systems and transaction flows, reviews and tests internal controls• Understands basic business environment performs basic analytical procedures• Prepares working trial balance and adjusting journal entries• Maintains property and equipment records, and calculate depreciation and amortization• Prepares and reconciles account schedules as required• Prepares, mails and controls confirmation requests• Performs year-end inventory observations• Compiles all necessary data and paper files and supplies to support fieldwork• May be responsible for documenting engagement planning• Contributes to the development of client-centered management letters

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT? May be responsible for supervising Staff 1 accountants? Participates in training Staff 1 accountants? May acts as a mentor to Staff 1 accountants? Organizes and schedules work in order to handle multiple assignments.